The name “Amaou” (あまおう) is an acronym for the Japanese adjectives amai (sweet), marui (round), ooi (big), and umai (delicious). This describes Amaou strawberries perfectly: they are consistently round, large, and sweet.

Every summer, all over Japan, you can see shops selling kakigōri (かき氷): huge mounds of shaved ice, topped with fruit syrup. This refreshing dessert is the perfect way to beat the muggy summer’s heat. Here’s everything you need to know about kakigori. What is Kakigori? Kakigōri is a kind of Japanese shaved ice or snow...

You’ll love these 10 cooking anime series if you love delicious food. The only drawback? You’re sure to be hungry after watching it!

This list covers the 10 most expensive fruits you can buy in Japan and what makes them so rare!

Mochi is a key ingredient in many Japanese sweets, like daifuku and dango. But have you ever tried mochi pizza?

People around the world love Japanese candy, but what types of candy are most popular amongst the Japanese themselves? These are the 15 most popular candies, based on the results of this survey conducted in 2020, the Japanese site ranking.net and Amazon.jp’s best selling list (excluding savory snacks, foreign brand candies, and duplicates). These candy...